Cultural diversity
Religion
About this topic
Religion records a person's stated religious affiliation, including no religion and not stated responses. It is a measure of cultural identity and belief rather than practice or participation.
This topic helps show the religious diversity of an area and can support planning for community facilities, faith-based services, and inclusive engagement. It is best interpreted with ancestry, birthplace, and language, which together provide a broader picture of cultural composition.
Interpretation notes
- This records stated religious affiliation, not attendance or level of religious practice.
- No religion and not stated are part of the overall picture, so interpretation should consider both affiliation and non-response.
Key insight
In 2021, Western Catholic was the most common religious affiliation among residents in Mount Annan (part), accounting for 29.8% (3,509 people). This share was lower than Camden (A) (31.1%). Since 2016, the biggest change was in No religion, which increased by 1,085 people and 9 percentage points.
Section overview
Religion - Ranked by size
Mount Annan (part) - Total persons (Usual residence)
This table summarises religion for Mount Annan (part) in 2021 for persons, with comparison against Camden (A) and change since 2016.
Religion - Ranked by size snapshot
2021 distribution by category for Mount Annan (part), with comparison markers for Camden (A).
Western Catholic
2021 count
3,509
% of total
29.8%
Change from 2016
-2.6pp
3,509
29.8%
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
2021 count
3,488
% of total
29.6%
Change from 2016
+9.0pp
3,488
29.6%
+9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
2021 count
1,864
% of total
15.8%
Change from 2016
-5.5pp
1,864
15.8%
-5.5pp
Not stated
2021 count
392
% of total
3.3%
Change from 2016
-1.6pp
392
3.3%
-1.6pp
Islam
2021 count
347
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.6pp
347
2.9%
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
2021 count
341
% of total
2.9%
Change from 2016
+0.2pp
341
2.9%
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
2021 count
202
% of total
1.7%
Change from 2016
+0.5pp
202
1.7%
+0.5pp
Baptist
2021 count
191
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
+0.1pp
191
1.6%
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
2021 count
186
% of total
1.6%
Change from 2016
-0.4pp
186
1.6%
-0.4pp
Hinduism
2021 count
180
% of total
1.5%
Change from 2016
+0.3pp
180
1.5%
+0.3pp
Chart view
Religion - Ranked by size change
Absolute change in category counts between 2016 and 2021.
Western Catholic
-284
-2.6pp
No Religion, so described
+1,085
+9.0pp
Anglican Church of Australia
-627
-5.5pp
Not stated
-185
-1.6pp
Islam
+75
+0.6pp
Christianity, nfd
+31
+0.2pp
Greek Orthodox
+65
+0.5pp
Baptist
+10
+0.1pp
Uniting Church
-47
-0.4pp
Hinduism
+37
+0.3pp
Data table
Religion for Mount Annan (part). Religion - Ranked by size. 2021 and 2016 counts, percentages, and change compared with Camden (A).
| Category | 2021 | 2016 | Change | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | % | Camden (A)% | Count | pp | |
| Western Catholic | 3,509 | 29.8% | 31.1% | 3,793 | 32.4% | 34.0% | -284 | -2.6pp |
| No Religion, so described | 3,488 | 29.6% | 25.1% | 2,403 | 20.6% | 18.9% | +1,085 | +9.0pp |
| Anglican Church of Australia | 1,864 | 15.8% | 13.9% | 2,491 | 21.3% | 21.4% | -627 | -5.5pp |
| Not stated | 392 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 577 | 4.9% | 6.3% | -185 | -1.6pp |
| Islam | 347 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 272 | 2.3% | 2.0% | +75 | +0.6pp |
| Christianity, nfd | 341 | 2.9% | 2.9% | 310 | 2.7% | 2.4% | +31 | +0.2pp |
| Greek Orthodox | 202 | 1.7% | 1.4% | 137 | 1.2% | 1.1% | +65 | +0.5pp |
| Baptist | 191 | 1.6% | 1.2% | 181 | 1.5% | 1.3% | +10 | +0.1pp |
| Uniting Church | 186 | 1.6% | 1.3% | 233 | 2.0% | 2.4% | -47 | -0.4pp |
| Hinduism | 180 | 1.5% | 3.6% | 143 | 1.2% | 1.2% | +37 | +0.3pp |
| Total | 11,769 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 11,693 | 100.0% | 100.0% | +76 | 0.0pp |
Excludes religions with fewer than 10 adherents.